When it was first published more than sixteen years ago, John Bryson's Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations introduced a new and thoughtful strategic planning model. Since then it has become the standard reference in the field. In this completely revised third edition, Bryson updates his perennial bestseller to help today's leaders enhance organizational effectiveness. This new edition:

Features the Strategy Change Cycle--a proven planning process used by a large number of organizations

Offers detailed guidance on implementing the planning process and includes specific tools and techniques to make the process work in any organization

Introduces new material on creating public value, stakeholder analysis, strategy mapping, balanced scorecards, collaboration, and more

Includes information about the organizational designs that will encourage strategic thought and action throughout the entire organization

Contains a wealth of updated examples and cases

Figures and Exhibits. Preface. Acknowledgments. The Author.

PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING THE DYNAMICS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING.

1. Why Strategic Planning Is More Important Than Ever. 2. The Strategy Change Cycle: An Effective Strategic Planning Approach.

When it was first published more than sixteen years ago, John Bryson's Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations introduced a new and thoughtful strategic planning model. Since then it has become the standard reference in the field. In this completely revised third edition, Bryson updates his perennial bestseller to help today's leaders enhance organizational effectiveness. This new edition:

Features the Strategy Change Cycle--a proven planning process used by a large number of organizations

Offers detailed guidance on implementing the planning process and includes specific tools and techniques to make the process work in any organization

Introduces new material on creating public value, stakeholder analysis, strategy mapping, balanced scorecards, collaboration, and more

Includes information about the organizational designs that will encourage strategic thought and action throughout the entire organization

Contains a wealth of updated examples and cases

Table of Contents

Figures and Exhibits. Preface. Acknowledgments. The Author.

PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING THE DYNAMICS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING.

1. Why Strategic Planning Is More Important Than Ever. 2. The Strategy Change Cycle: An Effective Strategic Planning Approach.